Summer Research Program Intern 2027, ISR Systems & Architectures (Group 10-01)
About The Position
The ISR Systems and Architectures group performs analysis and experimentation to develop concepts for filling critical gaps in U.S. Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. This work includes evaluating mission needs by considering future operational scenarios, and developing options for addressing these needs through advanced technologies and novel system concepts. Studies within the group can cover a broad range of technical areas, including advanced sensor systems, new platforms, communications, navigation solutions, and data exploitation approaches. The analyses performed by the group can lead to experimental test campaigns to collect data to verify modeling results and have also generated opportunities for hardware and software prototyping at Lincoln Laboratory. The analysis topics and questions are typically posed by senior leaders in the Air Force and the work for the group is briefed out widely to help inform critical decisions and impact future acquisitions. The Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Systems and Architectures Group is seeking a summer intern to work on a project related to the modeling and analysis of ISR tactical systems. Specific areas of the study include sensor systems, communication systems, navigation systems, or aircraft studies. The summer project will include the development of mathematical models of system performance based on physical principles and engineering, and the implementation of the models on the MATLAB programming language. The work will build upon existing physics-based simulations, data analysis, and/or algorithm assessments within the group. The summer intern will create and demonstrate one or more new modeling capabilities, and will use the models to perform analysis to answer a mission-relevant question. With the Group’s areas of study, summer projects can be adapted to match candidates’ unique interests or skills. The summer intern will work closely with a mentor form the ISR Systems and Architecture Group Technical staff.
Requirements
- Undergraduate (sophomore year or higher) or graduate student (master’s degree or PhD candidate) with a major in physics, mathematics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aeronautics/astronautics, computer science, or software engineering.
- Experience with MATLAB or a similar programming language is required.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Develop mathematical models of system performance based on physical principles and engineering.
- Implement the models on the MATLAB programming language.
- Build upon existing physics-based simulations, data analysis, and/or algorithm assessments.
- Create and demonstrate one or more new modeling capabilities.
- Use the models to perform analysis to answer a mission-relevant question.
- Work closely with a mentor from the ISR Systems and Architecture Group Technical staff.
Benefits
- Housing support is available for eligible non-local interns
- Access to discounted university housing in Boston
- A one-time taxable relocation payment
- Complimentary daily shuttle transportation is provided from Boston-based housing to and from the Lab.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
